REALNESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

realness

noun

Definition of realness

as in genuineness

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Recent Examples of realness Adding to the authenticity, grittiness and realness of The Guest is the fact that some of the past between the characters gets hinted at but not always spelled out. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 This hire validates the realness in that philosophy. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2026 According to Claybon, the goal of the show is simply to portray the realness of humanity, showing the good, the bad and everything in between with its characters. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The real problems confronting each character never find a too-easy solution, and that realness adds to a bit of a Sean Baker-like edge to the proceedings. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 Ball is about pageantry and realness, and what is Cats, if not a cathartic talent showcase? — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 From goth realness to statement eyeliner, here are six glam inspos to bookmark. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Her realness came from nonreactiveness. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026

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Noun

His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.

— Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The genuineness of your laugh or smile.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of genuineness

Noun

Its existence shows that ancient engineers were already designing instruments to convert invisible natural forces into visible signals.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of existence

Noun

But two months ago, Belmonte, who is 34, started looking to buy – and reality set in.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
As Emmy voting gets underway, the show landed 11 nominations, including an outstanding host for a reality or reality competition program nod for RuPaul.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

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